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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Some Thoughts on the All-Absorbing
INSTRUMENTATION.
To the Chronicle.

To the Chronicle.
The drink habit of this country is an awful
evil. Nobody of any fairness will contradict
this. The habit is wrong. 1t ought to be
broken up. 1t is the duty of the State to do
what 1t can to stop it. The State cannot by
legal enactment, interfere directly with
what people eat, drink or wear. This would
be sumptuary and undemocratic. By law
the State cannot say, "You shall not eat
tainted or diseased meats )" you shall not
wear infected clothing, you shall not drink
intoxicating beverages" All of this would
be" vexing the citizen" But the State does
say "You shall not traffic in tainted or dis
eased meats :" ''you shall not traffic in infect
ed clothing;" and the State can say, "you
shall not traffic in intoxicating liquors as a
beverage" Indeed, the principle OF Prohibit
ton has been declared to be perfectly con-
sonant with the genius OF our free govern
ment and this, too, by the very highest In
terpreters OF our Constitutional Law in the
supreme courts of the States and of the Uni
to States. If court decisions as presidents
a I'D settling principles are worth anything
anywhere, then the principle of Prohibition
as being correct is as clearly settled as 1t is
possible for any principle to be settled.
No man of any information now denies his
right of the State to have Prohibition If she
w lnts it.
Is this political question? Yes, and no |!
1t is political because 1t refers to the State,
but it is not political in a partisan sense since
men of all shades of political belief are es-
pousing II. We have Democrats like Dibrell
and j. F. Wilson; Democrats like COlyar and
Cole Democrats like RUSSELL and Smith /;
Republicans like Hawkins and McTeer; Re-
publicans like Ethridge and Jones; Mug
wumps like East, and every shade Of politi-
cal partyism from the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Observation-Disclosures Democracy like Rep
resentatives Mcdowell, of Obion, and john
son, of Williamson, to the EXTREMIST of the
high tax Republicans like Senator Trimhle,
of Davidson. Is it a moral question 1t
would seem so. If virtue, sobriety, honor,
peace and happiness on one side, vice, drunk
enness disgrace, turmoil and misery on the
other can make up moral question then
this is one for certain.
| lift isa moral question, then the preachers
| have a right to come in. AS matter of fact,
so far as is known to the writer (and he
claims to be pretty well posted) there is not a
/ preacher iii the pastoral work In the State OF
Tennessee, who is not for the amendment
| Unfounded reports are circulated in refer
ence TO those preachers who are quiet In this
fight to the effect that they are opposed to the
amendment, but In every single case without
exception 50 far as am aware, these men
will vote for the amendment, and believe
this statement will hold true in regard TO the
colored preachers as well as the white. There
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Hucklen,s Arn,ca sa,ye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns. and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
price % cents per box. For sale by
Owen & Moore.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
PICNIC supplies at Crusman's.

LocKERT & REYNOLDS are prepared
to fill all orders for Sherwln Williams
paints. All parties having painting to
do are urged tc try this brand. It is
proven the best and cheapest paint
ever sold in GAINESVILLE.
Respectfully,
LocKERT & REYNOLDS.
Harris Hotel Stand. If
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Nom Resident Notice.

Betty Jones VS.. Samuel Jones. Original bill
for divorce, in the circuit court of
Montgomery county, Tenn.
1t appearing from the affidavit of complain
ant that the defendant, Samuel Jones, COL
ored, is a nonresident of the State OF Tennes-
see, so that the ordinary process of law cam
not be served upon him, 1t Is therefore or
dered that said Samuel Jones, colored, shall
term to be held for Montgomery county atthe
court house in GAINESVILLE on the first Mon-
day in September next, 1887, to plead answer
or demur to the bin filed against him by
will be taken for confessed and set ior hear.
ing ex parte, and that copy of this order be
published four successive weeks in the
Clarksville Chronicle.
G. D. BAILEY, Clerk.
Leech & Savage, Solicitors.
AnpnSt g. 1857.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20

never was IN the history 81 The world such
unanimiiy amongst the preachers as there Is
on this question, and this writer has never
heard ofany man except an opponent TO the
amendment who questioned the right OF the
preachers TO think and speak and act on this
question.
lfthese thoughts aud placs IN your valu-
able, paper may think some more OF 'em.
MEMO.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Pasture.

Pasture for horses or cattle, river
water to drink, at Seven Mile Island
Ferry. Apply to
*jly 16-4t j. T. RICHARDSON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20

j. F. BELL has just received a
large stock of Gents fine $500 shoes
The best in the market. If.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Address Registered Letters 10 E. 4 ..'''
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans La.

REMEMBER aras as sn od
ly, who are in charge of the drawings, is q
guarantee of absolute fairness and integrity,
tnat the chances are all equal and that no one
prize.
REMEMBER that the payment OF all
Prizes is GUARANTEED By FOUR Ma
TIONAL BANKS of New Orleans, and the
Tickets are signed by the President of an In
stitution, whose chartered rights are recog-
nized In the highest Courts; therefore, beware
of any mutations or anonymous schemes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Pasture.

We have 20 acres fine pasture with
two running streams through it In
South GAINESVILLE in which we will
let a few cows or horses.
KEEsEE & NoRTHINGToN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20

u hhds. common and low leaf.
6 so. 9 90, 9 40, . 25, d ~, 6 70, 80, 20
w, 20, S 50, s %.
IL hhds good Tugs.
5 80, 5 IL, 4 IS, 4 90, 10, 80, %, 40
/ %, 10, 40, 40, 4 10.
20 hhds. medium Tugs.
3 60, 8 IS, 10, 3 81, 81, -, 81, 3 40
8 30, 4 To- 2 80 3 10, 30, 10, co. IS
8 SO, g ~, 3 "a, 10, %, 10.
% hhds common and frost Tugs.
8 90, p, 800, 80, Z 90, 2 60, 2 g. 2 30
2 IS, 20, 80, ~, 81, 81, 3 20. 50
50, 40, 3 Oi, ? NJ. 81, D, rs,
hhds. frosted trash lngs.
90, 80. / 70.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20

Grange Warehouse.
HERN DON, HALLUMs d Co., of the Grange
Warehouse sold for the week ending Aug. 10,
1887, 423 hogsheads as follows:
2Ol hhds. leaf from Is 90 to 8 90.
100 hhds. leaf from 70 to s 90.
SO hhds. Tugs from 90 to 00.
40 hhds. frosted leaf and Tugs from so to &c.
Gracey Warehouse.
SMITH Il ANDERSON, OF the Gracey Ware
hause, sold for the week ending Aug. 10, 1887
1877 hogsheads as follows:
1913 hhds. leaf Fl ON ID % to 90.
TO hhds. Tugs from 81 10 2 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Dissolution.

The partnership of r. b. Rossington & Co.
in the fire insurance business Is dissolved by
mutual consent this August 10th, 1887.
II. B. RossINGTON,
w. s. PoINDExTER.
will continue the business and beg leave
to thank the public for the very liberal pa
tronage extended to the old firm, and respect.
fully solicit a continuance of the same.
q. r. b. RoSsINGToN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
GAINESVILLE Warehouse.

ADAMS, GILL & I o., of the GAINESVILLE Ware
house. sold for the week ending Aug. 30,
1887, 100 hhds. tobacco, as follows:
4hhds. fine leaf
II 20, IL 80, IL GO, IL 90.
Is iIhds. good leaf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Total l996Ol 1892 lseO72 l2e257 1851

Sales in Western Markets.
Reported by Z. C. FRANKIE Il Co., Louisville.
SALES FROM JANUARY lST TO AUGUST IsT
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20

Picnic supplies at Crusman's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Central Warehouse.

KENDRICK, PETTUs d Co., OF the Central
" arehouse, sold Tor the week ending Aug
10, 1887, 1853 hogsbeads, as follows:
al hhds. leaf from 5 80 TO IA %.
50 hhds. Tugs from so to 00.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20

II fleger scales or 2o0stpOfaes.
It's Grand sim lie um Der ORA wing
take place Monthly, and the SENT
Annual Drawings Regularly every
six months, june and Dece mber.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN A FORTUNE. NINTH GRAND
DRAWING, CLASS /, IN THE ACADEMY
OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 18th, 1879 oeth Monthly
Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE. $4,000.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
PeODle's Warehouse.

HANCOCK. FRASER d RAGsDALE, OF the Peo-
ple's Warehouse, sold for the week ending
Aug. IS, 1887, l42 hogsheads as follows:
"a hhds leaf from rs to Is IS.
50 hhds. Tugs from 90 to 6 w,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20

10 IS, 10 Is, 10 TO- 10 D. 10 Is, 10 so, 10 O. 90
8 0O, 8 90, 8 3d. $40, 50, 9 %, 8 W, 8 20
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-08-20
Grange Warehouse.

Total. 1887 1879 lS5,27s 1885, a4 Isl Al
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23
Notice for Publication.
.rIcE AT VANCOUVER, WASH Ter.

LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, WASH. TER.
DECEMBER SD, 1887.
NOTICE is hereby given that the fol
IN lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge. and ex
of1icio clerk of the Probate Court fol
Thurston county, W. r., at Olympia. W
T., on Saturday. Jan. 14th, 1888. viz
Isham Edwards, HID. Entry No. 1851. e
SERIES" for the 4 of n + 4 and N 4 Of
Of s E i Sec. %. TIP. IL N, II w. Will
annette Meridian.
He names the following witnesses tC
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land. viz: James Nc.
Cable of Tenino, w. T., G.. F. Maxfield
of Tenino. W. T., James a. Smith, of Te-
nino, w. T., J. j. Bush, of Tumwater. W. IT,
w. 5. AUSTIN, Register.
Date of first publication Dec. 9th, 1887.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

THERE is no free trade party in this
country. There is party, however
whose leader echoes its wishes when
he recommends that taxes which bring
into the United States treasury and
take from the people and their bust
ness 81 ,OOO, 600, 900 annually more than
the government needs, should be re-
duced. That party is the Democratic,
and the laws that are drawing the
peoples wealth into the treasury arc
Republican, every one Of them, and
have been sustained by the votes OF
Republicans in Congress, Binger Her
man, for one, having voted against
even considering tax reduction.-Eu-
gene Guard.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR TON.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
OLYMPIA, W. T., November, 10, 1887
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1873. entitled IAN act for the sale of timber
lands in the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" Ola X. Andreason.
Washington. has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 2.6s7. for the purchase of
the SW u of Section No. %, in Township No. Is
N, Range No. 3 West and will offer proof to show
that the land sought 10 more valuable for its tim
Dor or stone than for agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said land before the Reg
lister and Receiver of this office at Seattle, W. T.,
sn Monday, the Goth day of February, 1883.
lie names as witnesses; Rasmos Christensen
of Kamilchie, w. T.; S. G. Simpson of Kamil-
chic, w. T; j. X. Murphy, of Seattle, W. t.;
VIM. ii. Gillmon, of Seattle, W. 7.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands requested to file their
claims in this Office or before said Goth day of
February, 1888. JOHN \. OSTRANDER,
Register.
Date of first publication, Dec. &c, 1887,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23
Taxation of Railroad Property.

The House substitute for c. b. No.
| OH. b. GO reported 10y the commit
tee on Corporations. retains some of
the features Of the gross earnings
law, while it imposes taA on the
same basis OF the property OF individ-
uals on "all lands, lots, wharvcs,
docks, water front, and al! real and
personal property, all steamboats,,
sailing vessels, and all water crafts Of
whatsoever kind or character, and all
other personal property situate i'll the
Territory, belonging to amy railroad
company or corporation, not exclusive
~ used in the operation Of said rail
roads,
In the lieu OF tax upon any prop
erty not specified in the foregoing list,
there shall be paid into the Treasury Il
percentage of the gross earnings OF
corporations owning or operating rail
roads in the Territory, for the first
year vi two per centum OF such gross
earnings, and for each year thereafter
three per centum of the same. These
payments are to be made one-half on
the 18th day Of February and the re-
mainder on the 18th of August in
each year.
The act pro .ides that an accurate
account of the earnings Of said com
pany shall be made, on or before the
first day OF February of each year
verified by affidavits of its Treasurer
and Secretary, and authority is con
ferred upon the Governor to ascertain
the truth of such affidavits by exam
nation under oath of the officers ant
employees of the company, and false
swearing is declared perjury.
The remainder OF the act prescribe
the manner of collecting the tax upol
the gross earnings OF railroad com
panies. 1t provides penalty OF 3
per cent. after 80 days, and destrain
of sufficient goods, chattles or othe
movable property to pay said per cen
tum.
8 The moneys received in this man
ner are to be disposed of as follows
One-third to be paid into the Terrific
rial fund, and the remainder appol
toned among the several counties il
which the road-bed is situated, in Pre-
portion to the number of miles c
main track in each county respet
lively.
Section 8 declares that the act sha
not be construed so as to prohibit tn
= assessment and taxation OF railroa
property situate in incorporated cite
. and towns, in any manner provide
by law.
This act meets with considerabl
favor in the House, but the final di
position of any matter brought b,
fore the present Assembly is about :
Il difficult to foretcll as the verdict of
jury.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
SEATTLE, W. 7. December, 12, 1881
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June ,,
1873, entitled An act for the sale of timber
lands in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada
Seattle, county of hing, Territory of Washing
ton, has this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No ZOO for the purchase of the N Il
4 of Section No. Is, in Township No. II N,
Range No 3 West, and will Offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its tim
Der or stone than for agricultural purposes. and
to establish his claim to said land before the Reg
lister and Receiver of this Office at Seattle, W. T..
on Tuesday, the 9th day of March, 1855,
lie names as witnesses: j. X. Murphy, of Sc
attic, W. T.; Louis Ottermatt, of Seattle, W. T. /;
Andrew MEG uffin, of Seattle, W. T.; j. A. Cole,
of kamilchie, Mason Co, W. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 9TH day of
March, 1855. JOHN Y. OSTRANDER,
Register.
Date of first publication Dec 16, 1887.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

Iowa Republicans are trying to lool;
forward to 1888 without sliiver of APP
prehension. They do not succeed
very we'll They are whistling in the
graveyard of their own hopes. Iowa
Republicans have succeeded in elect
ing Governor by pitiful majority OF
1861. And yet they refer to this as Il
splendid victory. Would it have seemed
"splendid" ten years ago? Republi-
cans, if candid, must acknowledge that
they are losing Iowa. Gradually but
surely it is coming over to the Democ-
racy. What is true of Iowa is true OF
all other states.-Omaho Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

1t is a pleasure with us to show
our clothing, Of which we have
over 800 patterns and styles;
stacks after stacks of fine custom
made suits greet the eye of a Wis
ltor, and every judge is bound to
admit that our SIS, So, $50, $I2,
l4.5O and $40 suits are magni-
cent values.
.TORLA$ e KAUFMAN.
December g. 1887.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23
OLYMPIA. WASHINGTON TER.
OIL aPIA, TEIDAl EVENING, DEC. ., 1884,
The Holiday Season.

Again the STANDARD extends Il cor
dial greeting to its many patrons and
friends: A Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year to you all
Twenty-seven Years ago, when just
setting out upon its mission Of useful
ness, it used the same form OF saluta
ton to the readers who had just greet
cd it as bantling of some promise,
probably, but it must be admitted,
with an uncertain future. Few there
were who thought, or would have ad
mittcd the probability had the idea
been suggested, that a quarter OF q
century afterwards, the same intelli-
gence would control the same hand
through the same columns in the ut
terance of the same joyful greeting.
But SO it has been decreed; and now,
with probably less enthusiasm, but
with no less fervor and heartfelt sim
cerity, the STANDARD again raises its
voice in benediction.
What changes have transpircd in
that period! What wondrous progress
has been made in art and science
What discoveries in all the realms OF
thought! With what gigantic strides
has civilization extended its power and
influence over the great northwest
What momentous events are chroni.
cled in the pages that have since APP
peared!
Then We were without railroads
without Geographic communication
without daily mail service, and tho
trip to Portland consumed the greater
part OF a week. Then even the coal
oil lamp had not made its appearance
and we plodded on with tallow dips OF
the old-fashioned lamp, redolent O
whale-oil, to light us Oh our benightet
way! But while We delight in the prog
ress made, and note with pleasure
many changes from the old to the new
We who have witnessed them, canno
shut out from memory reflections tina
moderate our Joy. Many bright SUM
have been blotted out from tn,
intellectual armament all over tn,
land. Many warm hearts have beer
stilled near at home. A large proper
ton of the brain, bone and sinew @
the village that greeted the first issu
of the STANDARD now moulders in tn
grave. Many devoted friends hav
crossed the river and solved the prob
lem of life or death.
But we did not intend to indulge il
a retrospect when the caption Wa
written to this article. The object wa
simply to speak OF the present and ado
a glad refrain to the joyous greeting
of this most hallowed season of fes
tivity. 1t is a time when childhood i
happy, and no shadow should obtrud
to mar their mirth. Age finds enjoy
ment in the happiness of others, ant
in living over again the bright scene
of the past. 1t is season when tn
peal of bells salute the ear, and tin
bright twinkle of Christmas taper
gladden. the eye; time when the ever
green tree blossoms with heart-offer
ings, and good old Santa Claus goc
about Oh his mission of mercy ant
love. Let, then joy be unconfned
Let no shadow cross the portal owe
which is inscribed those sweet words
Peace on earth and goodwill amonI
men," Let Christmas be, indeed,
merry one for all, enabling us to gree
the New Year at peace with ourselve
and all mankind.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

A COLD wave struck Kansas on
Tuesday evening, and the suffering in
consequence of scarcity of fuel is
said to be appalling. The dispatches
say the farmers are burning corn,
furniture and parts of their houses, to
keep from freezing. Several persons
are reported to have been frozen to
death in Meade and Clark counties.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

The Tacoma Ledger complains that
the people of Lewis county, while
selling their produce in Tacoma, pur-
chase their goods in Portland, to
which the Centralia News replies that
the merchants OF that county, while
admitting that the Sound country is
their best market for beef, butter,
eggs, hay and grain, yet claim that
Tacoma merchants charge higher
prices for goods than they can be
bought for in Portland.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

DELEGATE Voorhees, says it is hope
less to attempt to secure the admission
of any Territory before the next Prcsi-
dental election. He thinks several
Territories will be permitted to frame
constitutions and be received into the
Union at the second session of the
present Congress.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

Mr.. F. L. Crosby, a young man
born and reared in Olympia, now con-
nected with the Land Department OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad Co., at
Tacoma, was married in Portland, last
week, to Miss Belle Stump. Franks
many friends here join with the
STANDARD in wishing him and his
bride happy and prosperous voyage
on the ocean of life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

THE fight arranged between Jake
Kilrain, of Baltimore, and Jem Smith,
of England, for the diamond belt and
the championship of the world, took
place Oh the island of st. Peirre in the
river Seine, France, last Monday, re-
sulting in draw after a contest of two
and half hours, during which time
LOG rounds were fought. The gen.
eral opinion of sporting men is that it
was the gamest heavyweight contest
of the generation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23

THE steamer San Vincente, owned
by the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.,
was destroyed by fire at the Southern
Coast, Friday night. A portion of the
crew were rescued by the Queen Of the
Pacific, but twelve it is thought, lost
their lives.